Julia Ford
Houston,TX
Summary
Well-organized and detail-oriented Communications professional with a solid understanding of technology and operational requirements to maximize success and security.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Security Manager
US Navy
Pearl City, HI
03.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive training programs for personnel within three different commands, resulting in increased awareness of communications security best practices.
- Reduced risk exposure by conducting monthly audits on all Controlled Cryptographic Items(CCI).
- Mentored around 215 personnel, providing guidance on best practices in communications security management to prevent incidents, and practices dangerous to security.
- Enhanced network protection by running audits, and ensuring all equipment utilized are up to date with current software versions, and keying material.
- Managed approximately 800 pieces of CCI, and other communications material, completing at least five spot checks, and four 100% inventories per year.
Radio Telephone Operator
US Navy
Pearl City, HI
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained communications while utilizing Satellite communications (SATCOM), secure Line of Site (LOS), HF, VHF, UHF, and other means of communications in support of real world operations.
- Enhanced communication efficiency by operating and maintaining radio equipment for clear and reliable transmissions.
- Ensured uninterrupted communication flow by troubleshooting and repairing radio systems promptly.
- Completed pre and post deployment maintenance on various types of green gear radio's, resulting in full functionality of equipment.
- Safeguarded sensitive information with strict compliance to security protocols while handling classified equipment.
System Administrator
US Navy
Pearl City, HI
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Spent over 730 man hours setting up and maintaining a forward Tactical Operations Center, consisting of three network enclaves to support 16 personnel conducting C2 non-standard maritime operations, in support of a national level mission.
- Resolved 73 trouble tickets on 3 different network enclaves to support pre-deployment requirements for national level tasking.
- Ensured personnel were placed into the correct Organizational Unit, and Distribution groups within the domain, while utilizing Active Directory (ADUC), enforcing user authentication, and maintaining network security posture.
- Processed 45 IMT-12's resulting in account creations for two different network enclaves.
- Successfully reloaded and tested five active circuits when becoming inoperable due to flooding.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
Security Assistant
US Navy
Manama, Bahrain
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Enhanced overall security by conducting 200+ Random Antiterrorism Measures and implementing tailored security plans.
- Audited over 638 personnel badges, and over 218 trilogy lock passcodes ensuring need-to-know measures were enforced for increased efficiency in managing sensitive information.
- Conducted 10 Building Integrity Inspections to verify proper storage and mitigate poor practices while handling sensitive information.
- Monitored, logged, and reported all discrepancies shown on the Lenel System, and CCTV footage.
- Verified security clearances of over 59 visiting personnel and 94 transferring personnel ensuring access to proper classification level information and spaces.
Information Systems Technician
US Navy
Manama, Bahrain
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided over 300 man hours to improve system performance by implementing and maintaining network infrastructure updates.
- After all systems went down on board, causing complications with the primary Domain Controller(DC), successfully gained access to the secondary Domain Controller(DC) and rebuilt a working primary DC.
- Conducted maintenance on two different shipboard communications systems during pre-deployment checklists.
- Successfully completed 5 trouble calls related to network connectivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04.2027
Certification - Communications Systems Technology
US Navy ATC: NSW Communications
Coronado, CA06.2022
Certification - Shipboard Communications Equipment
US Navy IT 'C' School JCC
Pensacola, FL11.2019
Certification - Military Information Systems Technology
US Navy IT 'A' School
Pensacola, FL08.2019
Skills
- Network Security Management
- Systems administration
- Technical Support
- Physical and personnel security posture
- Communications Equipment Operation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Records Management
Clearance
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Timeline
Communications Security Manager
US Navy
03.2023 - Current
Radio Telephone Operator
US Navy
02.2022 - Current
System Administrator
US Navy
02.2022 - 05.2023
Information Systems Technician
US Navy
10.2021 - 11.2021
Security Assistant
US Navy
12.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Arizona State University
Certification - Communications Systems Technology
US Navy ATC: NSW Communications
Certification - Shipboard Communications Equipment
US Navy IT 'C' School JCC
Certification - Military Information Systems Technology
US Navy IT 'A' School